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Version 1.0 16 December 2014 Green Climate Fund Readiness and Preparatory Support Proposal Country (or region) Thailand Submission date 09/06/2015 NDA or Focal Point Focal point- Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning (ONEP) (19/08/2014) – Nomination of Focal Point Date of NDA/FP designation Contact point (the person who will be responsible and accountable for this request) Full office address Readiness area/s Name: Prasert Sirinapaporn Position: Director of Climate Change Management and Coordination Division Email:[email protected] Tel:+662-265-6650 60/1, Soi Pibunwattana 7, Rama VI Road, Bangkok 10400, Thailand 1. Establishing and strengthening National Designated Authorities (NDAs) or Focal Points 2. Strategic frameworks for engagement with the Fund, including the preparation of country programmes 3. Selection of implementing entities or intermediaries, and support for accreditation 4. Initial pipelines of programme and project proposals 5. Information Sharing, experience exchange and learning Request summary (In 200 words or less please summarise your request for readiness support) 1 Supporting the focal point, and NDA when established, to fulfil its roles and responsibilities following the standardised work package for NDA or focal point strengthening; 1.1 One of the roles and responsibilities of the focal point/NDA is the implementation of the no‐objection procedure. This activity will provide support for the establishment of the no-objection procedure for Thailand as per the Fund’s Initial no‐objection Procedure. This activity will also develop ongoing engagement with stakeholders, especially the coordination mechanism between various ministries consistent with the Fund’s Initial best practice options for country coordination and multi‐stakeholder engagement. 1.2 Supporting the focal point/NDA in analysing and understanding the roles of existing institutions and identifying potential IEs and intermediaries to be targeted. Objective of this activity is to identify high potential entities and intermediaries that could be provided targeted orientation on the Fund’s accreditation requirements. The activity will involve contacting and meeting a long list of prospective entities/intermediaries and assessing their interest and capability against accreditation norms for an eventual accreditation by the Fund. Some potential IEs/intermediaries that have been identified include the National Environment Fund, SME Bank, Government Savings Bank and Kasikorn Bank. The expected outcome is to select group of high potential IEs. 1 Version 1.0 16 December 2014 1.3. Engaging and holding dialogue with prospective implementing entities/ intermediaries. Raising awareness about the Fund’s accreditation process, fiduciary standards, ESS and gender policy and action plan through a workshop with selected IEs and intermediaries. This activity will build on the work done under the previous activity 1.2 and will familiarise the potential intermediaries with the accreditation requirements of the Fund’s basic & specialised fiduciary standards, environmental and social safeguards and gender policy and action plan. It is expected that a combined outcome of activities 1.2 and 1.3 would be the identification and application for accreditation from at least one of the targeted entities; Start and end dates Duration of support (in months) Estimated total cost (in US$) 2. Supporting the development of a country programme using the standardised work package for country strategic frameworks that identifies strategic priorities for engagement with the Fund. A priority shall be set on identification of investment priorities that advance national priorities articulated in the Climate Change Master Plan (2014-2050) and 11thNational Economic and Social Development Plan (2012-2016) and aligned with the results management framework of the Fund. This activity will identify project and programme possibilities that are transformational and aligned with priorities of the Government of Thailand and the Fund. The activity will also consider if projects and programmes involving the private sector in water resource management and ecosystem adaptation projects1 that are aligned with Thailand and the Funds priorities hold potential for development and financing by the Fund. The outcome is expected to be a list with prioritised project/programme ideas included in the country programme. 01/08/2015 – 31/1/2016 Six Months 101,410 SECTION A: CONTEXT A.1 Status of GCF readiness in the country (include information on previous engagement with the Fund and related readiness initiatives and activities) While general institutional capacity on climate finance is high as evidenced with relatively bigger national climate finance portfolios with GEF and the CIFs, awareness on as well as readiness for engagement with GCF is low. Since Thailand is a regional hub for the UN and bi-laterals like USAID, a significant number of climate finance events and initiatives have been held in the country from which Thailand has also benefited in terms of general awareness creation. None of the eight readiness support efforts covering Thailand that were analysed have activities that are directly relevant to the 4 activity areas of GCF readiness programme. But some of the efforts by GIZ, USAID, UNEP and UNDP have disseminated information on the Fund and it’s activities. Therefore an outcome focussed, readiness support effort in Thailand could piggyback on the generally high awareness levels and institutional capacity to make contributions to the Fund’s operations. Through possible follow-up from the GCCA support to Mekong River Commission’s regional project on ecosystem challenges which also cover Thailand. 1 2 Version 1.0 16 December 2014 The fund has had two engagements with Thailand, initial meeting in August 2014, which resulted in designation of a FP and the readiness request. A subsequent meeting was held with the FP in November 2014, to agree on the foci of the readiness support. A.2 Description of planned project / programmes (applicable for project / programme preparation request only) Not Applicable at this stage of readiness support. Project/Programme preparation is not envisaged and only identification and alignment of priority project/programme envisaged at this stage. SECTION B: DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES B.1 Logical framework See Annex I which uses the standardised log frame for activity areas 1 and 2 B.2 Rationale for the request Thailand is highly vulnerable to climate change impacts such as reduction in agriculture and food production and reduced fresh water availability. It is also at risk from climate change hazards such as droughts, floods, sea level rise and vector-borne diseases. Maplecroft Climate Change Vulnerability Index (CCVI) places Thailand in the ‘Extreme Risk’ category - the highest risk class and ranks it at 14th in the list of countries that are at highest risk to economic impacts from climate change by 2025. Thailand is also a relatively large emitter of absolute GHG emissions at 352.86 MtCO2e. The major share of Thailand’s GHG emissions are from energy, followed by manufacturing, agriculture and transportation. While Thailand offers opportunities to contribute to the adaptation and mitigation portfolio of the Fund, the readiness levels in Thailand and pipeline identification and development are at an early stage. While the Climate Change Master Plan provides a strategic framework, more work is needed to overlay the CCMP with the Fund’s strategic priorities to identify priority projects and programmes. Institutions in Thailand including private sector have considerable strengths and Thailand was ranked at 26 out of 189 in the World Bank’s ease of doing business index. The domestic credit provided to private sector as a share of GDP in 2013 was 154.4% and investment in infrastructure with private sector participation has traditionally been high in Thailand in sectors such as energy, transportation, ports and water supply. The financial system in Thailand is dominated by the commercial banks and financial institutions which have 51.3% of asset share and the total domestic credit provided by the financial sector as a share of GDP is 173.3%. Despite having strong government, financial and private sector institutions playing a role in the infrastructure sectors such as energy, transportation, ports and water supply, not many organisations have been active in implementation or intermediation of international climate finance. No institutions from Thailand have applied for accreditation by the GEF or the 3 Version 1.0 16 December 2014 Adaptation Fund or have signed up to Equator principles or UNEP-Financial Initiative principles. Some of this can be explained by the general limited engagement the Thai financial sector has had with global finance ecosystem since the Asian financial crisis. Therefore while institutional capabilities exist, there has been limited international climate finance engagement. IFC of the World Bank group have supported private sector led Solar energy and mass rapid transportation denoting that activity levels are increasing. So the re-engagement of the Thailand’s financial institutions with the global financial system and the public and private sector activity levels in infrastructure finance provides an opportunity for the Fund and its readiness programme to engage Thailand making tangible contributions its portfolio and accredited entity pool. SECTION C: BUDGET (include total cost and share of GCF funding) Projected expenditures (US$) 1. Consultant fees: 40,600 2. Travel & per diem of consultants: 12,200 3. Workshops (venue, catering, travel, per diem, materials, etc): 30,400 4. Other costs (including audit costs): 5,100 5. Contingency: 5,100 6. Project management costs (GIZ): 8,100 Total: 101,500 SECTION D: IMPLEMENTATION PLAN D.1 Implementation and disbursement schedule The proposed activities will be implemented in a 6 month period by GIZ, a delivery partner selected by the focal point/NDA. A detailed implementation will be provided in an inception report. Disbursement will be made directly to the GIZ, the delivery partner in two equal tranches: The first disbursement, which amounts US$ 50,750 will be transferred upon the submission of an inception report, in form and substance acceptable to the Fund, which includes detailed implementation plan, procurement plan and budget; The final disbursement of US$50,750 will be made upon submission of a completion report and financial report, including an audited expenditure statement. The reports, including outputs submitted with the reports, will be reviewed by the Secretariat before disbursement. D.2 Implementation arrangements(include delivery partners, opportunity for South-South knowledge sharing and transfer where applicable) Delivery is suggested to be through GIZ, the German Technical Cooperation Agency which is already active in climate change and climate finance readiness support in Thailand. This is indicated in the letter from Thailand dated 19th February 2015. The Fund will have a role in the decisions on acceptance of deliverables. D.3 Procurement plan 4 Version 1.0 16 December 2014 Thailand focal point has recommended to use GIZ as the delivery partner due to their active presence and engagement in Thailand. A procurement plan that follows the standardised template is under development and will be submitted alongwith the inception report. SECTION E: COUNTRY OWNERSHIP & STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT E.1 Alignment with national plans and strategies Climate Change considerations have already been integrated into the planning framework and processes in Thailand. The readiness support will be aimed at aligning Funds operations in Thailand with Thailand’s Climate Change Master Plan (2014-2050). The current 11thNational Economic and Social Development Plan (2012-2016) also lays emphasis on climate change and targets mitigation activities. Alignment will be established with the national plan and the identified projects and programmes. E.2 Stakeholder engagement (e.g. civil society, sub-national and national government, private sector, intended beneficiaries) Stakeholder consultations are planned for both sets of activities - identification of projects/programmes and selection and support to IEs/Intermediaries. ONEP will ensure that civil society, sub-national and national governments, private sector and financial institutions will be involved in the consultations. SECTION F: MONITORING & REPORTING PLAN The implementation of activities by GIZ will be under the supervision of the focal point/NDA and the project outputs will be reviewed and commented at the draft stage by the Fund. Since the duration of the assistance is envisaged to be only six months an interim progress report will be made on completion of 3 months and a final project report will be developed after 6 months and not later than 8 months by the focal point/NDA. The monitoring of the project activities and outputs will primarily be based on the project reports and the impacts at the project/country level and the fund level will be monitored using information available from decision making processes at the Fund viz. Board decisions, Board submissions, On-line Accreditation System etc. supplemented by inputs from the relevant divisions of the fund. The project activities and outputs will primarily be monitored by the focal point/NDA whereas the outcomes at the project and fund level will be monitored by the Fund. SECTION G: RISK & MITIGATION MEASURES There are two primary risks: 1) There will be limited interest and engagement of national institutions in Thailand as prospective IEs and intermediaries. 2) The identified projects/programmes may not be developed into proposals to the Fund by accredited IEs and intermediaries. These risks will be addressed through a strategy to target a much larger number of national agencies and programme areas to ensure the intended results are achieved. Secondly national consultants and agencies that will support the readiness programme will have active engagement with agencies – possible IEs, intermediaries and other stakeholders to improve the ownership and buy-in; The mid-project review will also re-assess the risk situation and if the probability has increased or risk has precipitated, mitigation measures will be developed and implemented. SECTION H: KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION PLAN 5 Version 1.0 16 December 2014 Efforts will be made by the focal point/NDA and the Fund to promote key achievements of the readiness support to Thailand through mainstream and electronic media. Any significant electronic media coverage will also be promoted through the Fund’s Twitter Account. A brief report about the workshops will also be included in the readiness newsletter and disseminated to the Fund’s stakeholders. The final project report will be shared internally within the Country support team to share the learning. 6 Version 1.0 16 December 2014 Annex I. Logical Framework Description Indicators Outcomes 1 Focal point/NDA capacity strengthened to undertake Fundrelated responsibilities 2 Strategic framework for engagement with the Fund developed 1.1 Knowledge acquired on the country’s climate- and development-related needs, priorities, strategies, plans, relevant institutions and stakeholders 1.2 Capacity developed to facilitate and coordinate a country coordination mechanism and multi-stakeholder engagement that results in identification of priorities and recommendations of (or no-objections on) funding proposals 1.3 Capacity and systems developed to monitor, evaluate and maintain an overview of activities of the Fund and other relevant funding mechanisms and institutions working in the country 1.4 Capacity to disseminate information, including in local languages, on the operational procedures of the Fund to country stakeholders 2.1 Country programme developed and endorsed by country coordination mechanism 2.2 Focal point/NDA-led stakeholder engagement process undertaken Outputs 1.1 1.2 2.1 2.2 Presentations or other climate and development-related information materials Summaries of meetings of country coordination mechanism and multi-stakeholder engagement, including list of participants Country programme, including elements provided in the Fund’s Initial Guidelines for Country Programme Summaries of meetings of multi-stakeholder engagement, including list of participants 1.1.1 High levels if awareness and recognition of the Fund with stakeholders in Thailand; 1.2.1 Country coordination mechanism established and regular coordination meetings being held;. 1.2.2 At least one national entity nominated for accreditation to the Fund 2.1.1 Thailand country programme provides strategic guidance to Fund’s activities in Thailand ; 2.2.2 All relevant stakeholders engaged in the development of country programme Activities 1.1Establish a no-objection procedure for Thailand and a country coordination mechanism, especially between various government ministries and other stakeholders; 1.2Identification and facilitating application and nomination for accreditation of competent national entities; 2.1Supporting the development of a Thailand country programme; 7